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Alpine atmosphere in the Hütte

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As Christmas approaches, Debrecen comes alive with twinkling lights, wonderful tastes and smells.  Christmas is a celebration of love, time spent together and delicious food, and Debrecen's gastronomic palette will not let you down during the holidays. You don't have to travel all the way to the Alps for an Austrian Hütte-feeling or to taste a real steamed dumpling. All it takes is a visit to the Hütte, located in front of the Reformed Great Church, right next to the Christmas ice rink. The Hütte can be visited between the 25th of November 2023 and the 7th of January 2024.   

Little Christmas Train in Debrecen

Dósa Nádor Square Dósa Nádor Square, Debrecen, Hungary

The Christmas Little Railway is again waiting for its passengers at Debrecen Advent. The railway is controlled by a real engine driver and will run on the Dósa nádor Square between the 25th of November and the 23rd of December. Timetable: Monday-Thursday 15:00-20:00 Friday- Saturday 14:00-21:00 Sunday 14:00-20:00 Saturday, December 23 14:00-19:00 Ticket price: HUF 500 / person / 3 rounds Date: 25th of November- 23rd of December Location:Dósa nádor Square  Source: https://debreceniadvent.hu/programs/karacsonyi-kisvasut/

DonationZOO Day at Debrecen Zoo

Debrecen Zoo Ady Endre út 1, 4032, Debrecen, Hungary

Debrecen Zoo holds a DonationZOO Day again on the 25th of November, true to its tradition started last year. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., everyone can visit the institution with a ticket registered/HUF 500 per person. For this nominal ticket price, guests according to their possibilities are requested to bring donations (children's books, non-perishable food, hygiene products, school supplies, sweets). The donations are collected by the Debrecen Charity Board and distributed to those in need. In addition to the all-day Animals in Action program, an advent roaming game, a fairy tale matinee, a creative corner, locally baked doughnuts, a soul-warming conversation point on the Samburu panoramic terrace and joint tree-planting await the public. The little ones can also drop their letter or their drawing into Santa's wish box made at home or in the on-site creative corner. All program elements are free of charge with the ticket, which can be purchased at a nominal price. All those who want to contribute to the development of the institution and the well-being of its residents will also have the opportunity to buy a supporter's ticket and also adopt their favourite animal.   Source: Hajdupress

Performance of the East Brass band at the Debrecen Advent

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The members of the band, made up of four musicians, are professional musicians who think similarly about their profession, brass performance art. Their performances offer exhilarating moments to those interested in music and the public who want to relax. Their repertoire includes many arrangements, from which Christmas tunes that are especially well-known during the Advent season will be heard. The members of the band promise an unforgettable concert experience at Debrecen Advent: Gergő Koi – Trumpet István Bócz – Trumpet Péter Bócz – Tenor horn Csaba Lengyel – Tuba Date: 25 November, 4-5 p.m. Location: Debrecen Advent Source: Debreceni Advent

Debrecen Wine Festival 2023

Csokonai Fórum Csapó utca 30, Debrecen, Hungary

The Debrecen Wine Show will be held on November 25, 2023 at the Csokonai Forum where visitors will be welcomed to Hungary's largest rural wine show with nearly 50 wineries and 200 types of wine, as well as gastronomic delicacies. Debrecen Wine Festival 2023 Participation fees: In advance: HUF 9,990/person On site: HUF 14,990/person VIP entrance ticket: HUF 11,990/person (limited number available)-VIP guests are provided with an optional refreshment (mineral water/soft drink/coffee) and a sandwich). Advance and VIP tickets can be purchased at the following locations (tickets can only be paid with cash): Partium Ház - 81 Piac Street,Open: Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. and Saturday: Closed Borudvar - 1 Rigó Street, Open: Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-5.30 p.m Borháló - 29 Péterfia Street, Open: Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday: 10 a.m.-2p.m. Karakter 1517 Bookstore and Cafe, Open: Monday-Friday: 9.a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Date: 25th November, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Source:gotravel.hu  

Production of DuoTrio street theatre at Debrecen Advent

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DuoTrio Street Theater's performances are improvised from stories inspired by the audience with the active participation of the audience. Their interactive show on stilts will be shown several times at Debrecen Advent. Members of the team: Tímea Telenkó-Oláh (Vojtina Puppet Theater) Gergely Máté Kiss (Csokonai National Theatre) Zsolt Györgyfi (Kodály Philharmonic) Endre Molnár (Hungarian National Circus) Timi and Pöti are artists on leave from "Kőszínházak Circus". In the summer, they act out their dream roles on the streets of towns and villages: the warm-hearted strongman and the prima donna on stilts. This summer, they spent in Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva, in the town of Charlie Chaolin, Vevey. Their performance "Bodri, the smiling lap" was selected from 240 applicants for the 21st Festival des Artistes de rue á Veve  street theatre festival, where they were represented among Brazilian, Australian, Chilean, German, Spanish, Italian and English circus and theatre artists for the first time in 21 years Hungary this time. When: Sunday, November 26, 16:00-16:30 Where: Debrecen Advent

Concert of Dániel Szoroka

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Dániel Szoroka has been playing the accordion since he was nine years old. After finishing the music academy, in addition to teaching, he has been performing in various musical formations in Hungary and abroad. He considers it important to popularise the accordion as a classical instrument in Hungary, and is also happy to participate in new musical projects. The concert will  create a real Christmas atmosphere. The concert is free. Date: 26 November and 8 December, 5.30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Location: Kossuth Square Source: Szoroka Dániel - Debreceni Advent : Debreceni Advent

Christmas performance of the Debrecen Hajdú Dance Ensemble

Kölcsey Center Bethlen u., 4026, Debrecen, Hungary

The jubilee show of the Hajdú Dance Ensemble of Debrecen, in which the youth, adult and beginner adult groups of the group will perform, can be seen during the Debrecen Advent. The Debrecen Hajdú Dance Ensemble was founded in 1953 and this year celebrates its 70th anniversary. The ensemble currently has nearly 350 members, from kindergarten to senior age. Their work has been honoured with numerous awards, including the European Folk Art Award, the Mihály Vitéz Csokonai Award, the Hungarian Heritage Award and the Pro Urbe Award of the City of Debrecen. In the rating system of folk dance ensembles, all generations have so far earned the highest grades: the Gold I and the title of "Excellent Ensemble". The audience has seen them perform several times in the rogramme "Felszállott, a páva" in the children's, adult and solo categories, reaching the finals each time. Their repertoire includes traditional dances from all over the Hungarian-speaking world. They regularly collaborate with the Csokonai National Theatre both in the theatre's productions and with their own dance theatre pieces. Their mission is to make the dance traditions of their own narrow region, the Hajdúság and the Hortobágy, as widely known as possible. In this […]

Baroque Christmas Carousel in Debrecen

Dósa Nádor Square Dósa Nádor Square, Debrecen, Hungary

The baroque carousel, made in a small-scale artisanal environment in the town of Montagnana in Northern Italy, provides entertainment for smaller children at Debrecen Advent.  Courtesy of the Nagyerdei Cultural Park, the carousel will be open in all its glory on Dósa nádor Square from the 25th of November to the 23rd of December. Opening hours: Monday -Thursday: 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Friday - Saturday:  2 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday:  2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, 23rd of December:  2 p.m. -7 p.m. Ticket price: HUF 800 / person/ trip Ride time: 3 minutes Rules: Children between the ages of 3-14 years can use the carousel. The use of the device is allowed up to 50 kg body weight. The use of safety devices is mandatory, releasing them during ride time is FORBIDDEN! It is FORBIDDEN to wrap the chains and the seats together or with yourself.   Date: 25th of November - 23rd of December Source: debreceniadvent.hu

Charity Wardrobe Sale

University of Debrecen Egyetem tér 1., Debrecen, Hungary

The event, organised by the Reformed University of Debrecen and DETEP (Debrecen University Talent Development Programme), will take place on the 28th of November at the University of Debrecen. At the sale, you can sell clothes and make donations. The price of the clothes should not exceed HUF 1,000 per item. Registration for a table is requested by the 24th of November at the following link: https://forms.gle/SaMo1H6bBzt5dPiT8 Donations can be placed in the designated donation boxes and sold at tables; any unsold clothing can be donated. Money (or a portion) from clothing sales can also be donated. Date: 28th of November 2023, 11 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Location: University of Debrecen, Main Building Source: Jótékonysági gardróbvásár | Facebook

Dance Programmes in Various Locations at Debrecen Advent

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Dance Universe Dance Sports Association 2 December, 4.45 5 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Kossuth Square 16 December,  3.35 5 p.m.- 3.50 p.m.:  Dósa nádor Square 22 December, 3.45 5 p.m.- 4 p.m.: Dósa Palatine Square Balance Dance School 25 November 5.30 5 p.m. - 5.45 p.m.: Kossuth Square 9 December, 3.15 5 p.m. - 3.30 p.m.: Dósa nádor Square Harmony-Dance Stylers 25 November, 6 5 p.m.- 6.15 p.m.: Kossuth Square Positive Dance - Positive Centrum Dance Arts Association 16 December, 3 5 p.m. - 3.15 p.m.: Dósa nádor Square 17 December, 3.45 5 p.m.- 4 p.m.: Dósa nádor Square Red Stars Dance Crew 2 December, 6 5 p.m.- 6.45 p.m.:  Debrecen Advent (main square) 17 December, 6 5 p.m. - 6.15 p.m.: Dósa nádor Square R&B Dance Hip Hop Dance School 3 December, 4 5 p.m.- 4.15 p.m.: Dósa nádor Square 9 December, 12:00 5 p.m. -12:15 p.m.: Baltazár Dezső Square (Ugly Sweater Run) 10 December, 4 5 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.: Kossuth Square Source: debreceniadvent

Christmas programs of the Reformed Great Church

Great Reformed Church Piac u. 4-6, Debrecen, Hungary

The program "Advent Lights from the Reformed Great Church" will start at 5 p.m. on the following days: 6, 13, 20 December 2023. On 16th of December the Christmas concert of Béla Pintér will be performed in the church, starting at 6 p.m. (Tickets: https://www.pinterbela.hu/ ) The programs of the church’s Karakter 1517 Bookstore and Café are as follow: On 23rd of November at 6 pm, the book "Cradle and Cross"  ("Bölcső és kereszt" ) by Krisztián Kovács will be presented, while a book presentation of "Kapáslövés" will take place on 28th of November at 6 pm.  On the 29th of November, starting at 7 pm, the Debrecen Dixieland Band will perform in the café. On the 2nd of December, there will be Christmas children's activities with Természettár from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. On the 4th of December, there will be a book launch in memory of Melinda Sz. Kóczián at 6 p.m. On the 8th of December, there will be a film screening followed by a discussion about the traditions of “Bethlehem”  at 6 p.m.  On the 9th and 16th of December, there will be Christmas children's activities from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Participation in the programs […]